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Sea surface temperatures from May 22-28, 2023, compared to the long-term average. Waters across the Gulf of Mexico were warmer than-average (reds and oranges). NOAA Climate.gov image, based on Coral Reef Watch data.
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Sea surface temperatures from May 22-28, 2023, compared to the long-term average. Waters across the Gulf of Mexico were warmer than-average (reds and oranges). NOAA Climate.gov image, based on Coral Reef Watch data.